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Haitham Khaireldin

Haitham Khaireldin has 20 years of experience in construction, consultancy, and expert services. He has been appointed as a delay and quantum expert on numerous occasions.

His ability to analyse complex issues and provide insightful, well-supported conclusions is exceptional. He demonstrates a deep understanding of the subject matter and delivers high-quality work, which adds significant value to the case. He has superb experience of how the local courts work and how judges think and operate.

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Haitham has acted as both party-appointed expert in arbitration and an expert in litigation, and has given written and oral evidence to the tribunal and has been cross-examined by counsel. He has been appointed as a court expert more than 200 times, providing independent expert determination as part of legal proceedings for various types of disputes, including civil engineering, buildings and real estate.

Haitham has extensive experience in planning, project controls, and delay analysis, and has provided expert opinion on projects in the oil and gas, power and utilities, infrastructure, and building sectors, with disputed values of up to $250 million. He is familiar with various standard forms of contract and is adept with all forms of planning software.

Haitham specialises in opining on the extension of time entitlement and the enforceability of liquidated damages. He has notable expertise in giga projects, having led the preparation of detailed delay analysis and advisory services on the third expansion of the Holy Mosque project and the King Salman Park in Saudi Arabia.

Haitham holds master’s degrees in both quantity surveying and construction law and arbitration, as well as a certificate in LETAPAEWE (Legal Experience Training Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence). He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a Chartered Quantity Surveyor at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, a member of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors, a practising member of the Academy of Experts, and a member of the Society of Construction Law and the Guild of Project Controls.

Haitham Khaireldin is recognised for his exceptional ability to unravel complex delay and quantum issues with “thoroughness and attention to detail”, earning trust across high-stakes disputes through delivery of his “clear and well-reasoned insights”.

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Logan Patience

Logan Patience is a project management professional with 20 years of experience. He has been appointed as a delay and quantum expert or assisted the named expert on several occasions.

With over two decades of experience, Logan Patience is a distinguished expert witness with a successful track record of delay and quantum analysis in complex arbitration proceedings.

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Logan has been cross-examined in court and acted as an expert for disputed projects with values of over $1 billion in construction arbitration and litigation. He has prepared expert reports for infrastructure projects in the oil and gas, transportation, building, and energy sectors.

Logan has held various senior roles for a multinational construction firm, both as a project manager and contracts manager as well as being accountable for the operations of the buildings division. He has experience in estimating and request for proposal (RFP) management, project scheduling and forecasting, project controls, operations, financial management and reporting (SOX), stakeholder relationship management, cross-functional team collaboration, process improvement, risk management, claims and litigation, and contract review.

Logan specialises in delay, disruption, and quantum disputes. He has prepared analysis for delay and extension to completion dates, change order and damages calculation, disruption quantification, and standard of care matters related to project management.

Logan is an associate of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, and a member of the Society of Construction Law and the AACE International.

Christine Daul

Christine Daul is a Professional Engineer with almost 10 years of experience. She has been appointed as an expert in both quantum and delay matters.

Christine has testified at deposition and led settlement negotiations for disputed projects. She has assisted in the preparation of expert and rebuttal reports and presented and defended findings at mediation proceedings.  

Christine has worked on behalf of owners, contractors, subcontractors, and designers on projects in the federal, state, and local government sectors. Her industry experience includes projects in the transportation, nuclear waste, energy, and utility sector, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants and renewable energy.

Christine specializes in quantifying schedule and cost disputes associated with project delays, differing site conditions, design changes, contract terminations, force majeure, delayed or damaged components, and productivity loss. She has expertise in the critical path method (CPM) analysis to determine the impacts and associated delays to projects.

Christine holds a degree in civil engineering and is a founding member of the Women’s Special Interest group for Chicago Building Congress. She has lectured at the University of Illinois and Northwestern University on litigation consulting, construction claims, and the dispute resolution process.

Syed Ali

Syed Ali is a Civil Engineer with over 15 years of industry experience. He has been appointed as a delay and quantum expert on multiple occasions.

Syed Ali is a top arbitration expert witness renowned for his extensive experience in complex delay and quantum issues. He is lauded by peers and clients for his “excellent technical and strong analytical skills.”

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Syed has acted as lead expert in litigation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution as well as assisting the named expert in numerous arbitrations and mediations. He has worked on a variety of complex delay and quantum issues, authored expert reports, and undertaken rebuttals to opposing experts, for projects with disputed values of up to $20 million.

Syed has vast experience in schedule management and monitoring, and in development and implementation of project control plans. He has developed and maintained integrated baseline schedules, recovery schedules, and acceleration programs on major projects in infrastructure, oil and gas, marine, power generation, transportation, buildings, wastewater, and industrial plants for projects of up to $5 billion.

Syed also specialises in cost analysis, performance measurement, and productivity analysis, including earned value management. He delivers expert reports on complex delay analysis, delay damages assessment, change orders analyses, disruption analysis, and schedule assessments.

Syed is a Project Management Professional, Planning and Scheduling Professional, and Certified Cost Professional, and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Society of Construction Law, and the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering. He holds a master’s in construction law and arbitration.

Syed provides a thorough and impartial analysis that adds significant value to construction claims. He is a reliable expert in forensic scheduling. Syed is timely, accurate, and a pleasure to work with.

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Jeff Lounsberry

Jeff Lounsberry has 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He has been retained as an expert on numerous occasions.

Jeff has advised clients as they progress through settlement negotiations, provided arbitration and trial testimony, and presented and otherwise participated in numerous mediations. He prioritizes client service and responsiveness.

Jeff is widely experienced in commercial and contractual matters, from job cost reports and bid analysis to cost overruns regarding labor and equipment matters. He has worked on projects ranging from transport infrastructure and buildings to wastewater treatment plants and manufacturing facilities.

Jeff specializes in the analysis of lost labor productivity, delay and disruption, extended job site and home office overhead, and equipment standby. He has performed project audits of cost-plus contracts with a guaranteed maximum price, as well as fixed-price contracts.

Jeff is a Certified Management Accountant and Certified Construction Auditor and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants and the National Association of Construction Auditors.

Charles Wilsoncroft

Charles Wilsoncroft is a Chartered Civil Engineer with more than 20 years of construction industry experience. He has been appointed as an expert in both quantum and delay matters.

Charles has acted as expert numerous times and assisted the named expert in various major disputes in litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and regarding mediation, conciliation, and negotiated settlements in the UK and overseas. He has managed complex adjudications representing both referring and responding parties and assists counsel in the handling of lay witness evidence and preparation of cross-examination questions.

Charles’ background includes main contractor and public sector client experience. He has been involved in procurement, contract training, project management, contract and claims management, dispute resolution, and final account settlement. He has predominantly worked on civil and marine engineering including maritime works, dredging and structures including offshore wind (fixed and floating), marine transport infrastructure, subsea cables, FPSO mooring & hook up, platform decommissioning and salvage. He has also amassed significant experience in heavy engineering, infrastructure (highways, rail, pipelines, bridges, water treatment) and buildings (steel framed, RC frame).

Charles specialises in disputed matters regarding liability, delay and disruption, and contract valuation. He has in-depth knowledge of risks related to ground conditions, numerous interacting contractors, complex design changes, major supply issues, and weather affects alongside practical knowledge of numerous standard forms of contract (including NEC, ICC, FIDIC, ICE, LOGIC and BIMCO).

Charles is a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He holds a master’s degree in construction law and arbitration and has been a member of various international industry sector bodies, including committees in the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Central Dredging Association. He has also written a variety of articles and papers and regularly presents training, both publicly and in-house.

Geoffroy Bertrand

Geoffroy Bertrand is a professional engineer with more than eight years of experience in the construction industry. He has been retained as a delay and quantum expert on numerous occasions.

Geoffroy has provided independent assessment and expert reports for disputed projects, ranging from major infrastructure to a wide variety of building uses, in arbitration and litigation proceedings. He has acted as expert and as assistant to the named expert for disputed values of up CAD$370 million and for projects with values of up to CAD$1.2 billion.

Prior to working as a consultant, Geoffroy was responsible for the project management of various civil engineering projects in paving, rehabilitation of underground infrastructure, buildings, excavation, and earthworks for a general contractor. He has negotiated the procurement of projects, ensured full supervision, and coordinated all stages of construction (including cost and schedule management and change management) on complex projects.

Geoffroy specialises in disputes related to changes, delays, loss of productivity, and quantification of damages. He also provides advisory and expert support for a variety of clients preparing and defending construction claims.

Geoffroy is a member of Quebec’s Order of Engineers (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec) and the Project Management Institute. He speaks at industry conferences about construction dispute resolution and project management and is fluent in English and French.

Huseyin Karanci

Huseyin Karanci is a civil engineer with more than 15 years of experience. He has been appointed as a delay and programming expert 14 times and has assisted the named delay and project management experts on numerous occasions.

Huseyin is a master at articulating complex issues to those who do not possess his knowledge and experience. His thoroughness and attention to detail ensure the quality of his work consistently stands out. He works in tandem with client and legal teams alike.

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Huseyin has attended multiple hearings and has provided expert opinion in arbitration, adjudication and mediation for disputed buildings projects. He has assisted in analysis and report writing for infrastructure and oil and gas projects with values in excess of £1 billion, and responded to the opposing expert’s reports.

Huseyin has worked at manager level for leading international contractors and consultancy firms across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. His extensive hands-on experience includes the planning, design, procurement, construction, management, and analysis of complex construction projects ranging from airports, roads, rail, and bridges to residential and hotel towers, shopping malls, and offices.

Huseyin specialises in delay analysis, programming and construction management. He is proficient in conducting various types of delay, disruption, and productivity analyses to assess the impact of project issues.

Huseyin is a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Chamber of Civil Engineers in Turkey and the Society of Construction Law (including as a committee member in Turkey). In 2020, he co-authored a chapter of the publication ‘Dealing with Delay and Disruption on Construction Projects’, a practical guide to delay and disruption issues for construction professionals and is fluent in both English and Turkish.

Huseyin Karanci commands a strong industry presence as a construction programming and delay expert, having contributed to major hearings for disputed building and infrastructure projects globally. His unparalleled proficiency in construction management and cross-border project insight make him a highly sought-after expert by clients and legal teams.

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Brett Swanson

Brett Swanson is an accountant with almost 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He has acted as an assistant expert on numerous occasions.

Brett has been engaged in the drafting of reports in preparation for trial regarding commercial valuations and delay. He has supported the named expert on commissions with disputes valued over US$1 billion.

Brett has extensive experience of performing contract cost audits and analyzing construction claims. This includes general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM) contracts with a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), GC/CM design-build contracts with a GMP, cost-reimbursable contracts, and firm fixed price (FFP) contracts, as well audits of requested changes.

Brett specializes in the analysis of construction contracts and their cost accumulation provisions to audit contractors’ costs. He has reviewed and analyzed labor, equipment, subcontractor, materials, and job site and home office overhead cost documentation, including job cost reports, invoices, timecards, change orders, bid documentation, and contractors’ financial statements.

Brett is a Certified Management Accountant and Certified Construction Auditor and holds a bachelor’s in business administration with a concentration in finance. He is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants and the National Association of Construction Auditors.

Seyran Celik

Seyran Celik is a civil engineer with more than 15 years of industry experience. She has been appointed as an expert in delay, quantum and technical matters.

Seyran Celik is renowned for her expertise in delay and quantum matters in high-stakes and global projects. She is regularly sought after to provide reports for international arbitration and litigation proceedings, with sources saying, “Seyran’s analysis is well thought out and presented in a way that is easy to understand.”

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Seyran has undertaken expert analysis, written expert reports and assisted the named expert for disputed projects with values of up to $1 billion. She has provided expert services for international arbitration, litigation and mediation and has delivered sworn testimony at deposition.

Seyran has significant project management and design experience as a geotechnical engineer. She has provided services relating to preconstruction phase feasibility studies, damage studies, remediation solutions, subsurface investigations, and environmental assessments. Her international work consists of government contracts and embassy work, defense and military, transportation, infrastructure, healthcare, education, wastewater, and commercial high-rises.

Seyran’s expertise includes analysis of shallow and deep foundations, slope stabilization, ground improvement, and roadways. She has been retained as a delay and disruption professional by local and international contractors, owners, architecture and engineering firms, and law firms. She has also assisted internationally acclaimed delay and quantum experts on multibillion dollar oil and gas, power, transportation and commercial projects across Australia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Seyran is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineers, the Project Management Institute, the American Bar Association, Arbitral Women, and the Society of Construction Law. She currently serves as president of the AACE Greater Miami Chapter, committee chair of the HKA Americas Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, and regional director for the Society of Construction Law Florida Chapter.

Seyran’s analysis is well thought out and presented in a way that is easy to understand. She is organized and performs very well under pressure.

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